Magnificent Newcastle United stunned West Ham to earn a big win at the London Stadium.
The Magpies had been disappointing against Wolves last week but blew away those memories with a superb first half which saw goals from centre-backs Ciaran Clark and Federico Fernandez.
But they could have been four up with Allan Saint-Maximin, who was thrilling once again, and Miguel Almiron missing one on ones. And Jonjo Shelvey smacked the bar on his recall.
The midfielder then scored with a wonderful free-kick before Fabian Balbuena pulled one back for West Ham and then Robert Snodgrass scored in the 90th minute to make it a nervy finish.
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Here is how Lee Ryder scored the players.
Martin Dubravka 8
Key first half saves to deny Yarmolenko and Balbuena and cleared his lines excellently to bounce back from mistake against Wolves.
DeAndre Yedlin 7
Worked hard and pumped in a couple of crosses. Played his part.
Federico Fernandez 8
Netted a brilliant header to make it 2-0 but made a series of winning tackles and made 12 clearances. Deserved adulation at the end and threw his shirt into away end.
Jamaal Lascelles 7
Made 10 clearances in the end. Steady enough but nobody enjoyed late scare.
Ciaran Clark 8
Has had to wait for his chance but his relishing it now. Super header to open the scores. Some key blocks in second half.
Jetro Willems 8
Had been poor in recent weeks but looked at it today. Fantastic cross for the second goal.
Miguel Almiron 7
Still searching for that first goal and missed a chance with the goal yawning, but had West Ham sweating with dangerous runs. Should have netted after ASM pull back and had chance in stoppage time.
Isaac Hayden 8
Composed and calm in the middle, almost played in ASM for fine effort when clean through.
Won free-kick that led to Shelvey’s blockbuster.
Jonjo Shelvey 9
Helped set up two first goals before hammering home second half free-kick. 49 touches and a very influential performance
Allan Saint-Maximin 8
Could have had the game wrapped up by half-time but I will give him benefit of the doubt with the two misses.
Two runs one on one and late effort before half-time that required fine save by Roberto Demonstrated his array of tricks and flicks in the second half to take the pressure off for United.
Joelinton 8
Always there to demand the ball, assist for Clark’s header. Held the ball up well and wasted time efficiently to help get the win.
Subs
Christian Atsu (for Saint-Maximin 77)
Paul Dummett (for Willems 87)
Andy Carroll (for Joelinton 90)
